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Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
No Proposal under Consideration to Make Assessment for Revising the Domestic Prices of Natural Gas Pricing Formula
At present, no proposal is under consideration of Government to make assessment for revising the domestic natural gas pricing formula notified on October 25th, 2014. The domestic natural gas pricing guidelines, 2014 were approved by the Government after detailed deliberation, including Rangarajan Committee Report and Report of Committee of Secretaries on this subject matter and inter-ministerial consultation.
The domestic natural gas pricing guidelines, 2014 is formula based and has been worked out considering the volumes and prices prevailing at major international markets such as Henry Hub, National Balancing Point, Alberta and Russia. The formula has been finalized considering the requirements of producing and consuming sectors, and had tried to make a fine balance between their interests. The prices are notified every six month in accordance with said guidelines.
To incentivize additional production of natural gas, Government vide Notification dated March 21st, 2016 granted marketing including pricing freedom on natural gas produced from Deep water, Ultra deep water and High Pressure-High Temperature areas subject to ceiling price based on landed price of alternate fuels. Further, Government has also granted marketing and pricing freedom for sale of natural gas under Discovered Small Field Policy, Hydrocarbon Exploration and Licensing Policy and Coal Bed Methane  contracts. In addition, Government vide Notification dated February 28th, 2019 granted marketing and pricing freedom to those new gas discoveries whose Field Development Plan  will be approved for the first time after the Notification.
This Information was given by the Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Shri Dharmendra Pradhan in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
Special Service and Features
G20 Domestic Outreach Event held at Reserve Bank Staff College, Chennai on the eve of the 3rd G20 SFWG Meeting
A G20 Domestic Outreach Event on ‘India’s G20 Roadmap to achieve a Sustainable Future’ was organised at the Reserve Bank Staff College, Chennai on June 17, 2023 on the eve of the 3rd G20 Sustainable Finance Working Group  Meeting in Mahabalipuram. The Welcome Address in the above-mentioned G20 Event was given by Ms. Geetu Joshi, Adviser, Ministry of Finance, Govt. of India which was followed by a Keynote Address on ‘G20 Sustainable Finance Working Group - Priority Areas’ by Mr. Marcos Neto, Director, Sustainable Finance Hub, UNDP.
The G20 Event highlighted the significance of G20 in addressing the concerns of developing countries through the priorities taken up by the Sustainable Finance Working Group during India’s G20 presidency. These include mobilising finance not only for climate action but also for SDGs beyond climate and capacity building measures for scaling up sustainable finance. The workshop had two Panel Discussions on Scaling up Social Impact Investment in India along with experience sharing and Capacity Building of the Ecosystem for Sustainable Finance. The Panel Discussions were moderated by Mr. Brij Raj, GM, RBI. The Panelists comprised officials from SEBI and senior industry experts, IFSCA, Samunnati Financial, CIFOR-ICRAF, IBA and CDP India. The discussions revolved around social impact investments and how social stock exchange is one of its kind initiative amongst the regulators for attracting private capital for social projects. The fact that SFWG has taken up discussions on social SDGs for the first time ever, veered conversations about how the developed and the developing countries join hands to go ahead in a coherent and unified manner for a sustainable future. Impetus on capacity building for awareness as well as for the active participation of the market players towards building an ecosystem for sustainable finance was also deliberated upon. Panelists in the workshop discussed in detail developments in regulations and policymaking as well as success stories on mobilisation of private finance for positive social impacts.
The G20 Event was highly interactive and attended by over 200 participants. Officials from the Ministry of Finance, Government of India, Ms. Uma Sankar, Regional Director, RBI, Chennai, Shri. K. Babuji, Principal, RBSC, Chennai, Shri. Amit Sinha, GM, RBI, etc. were also participated in the Event. The event also had participation from SIDBI, Commercial Banks, Small Finance Banks, NBFCs, Impact Investment firms, etc. apart from the Faculty and Students from leading educational institutions in Chennai.
Special Service and Features
FRAUDSTERS CONVICTED FOR 5 YEARS IN A BANK FRAUD CASE OF CBI
Crime No. RC.4/E/2004 was registered by CBI, EOB, Chennai on 20.05.2004 on the complaint of Punjab National Bank. Investigation disclosed that that V.M.S.Jafarulla , resident of W-3, Anna Nagar, Chennai-40,V.M.S.HajeeMohd resident of W-3, Anna Nagar, Chennai-40, who were running M/s Maharaja Timber Traders, No.168, Sydenhams Road, Periamet, Chennai -3 in conspiracy with S.Thilaiselvan ,resident of Old No.3, New No.6 1st Street, SBI Colony,VNo.61 Street, SBI Colony, Virugambakkam, Chennai-92and Proprietor, M/s.S2G Business Solutions, No.625, Anna Salai, Thousand lights, Chennai-6,R.Rathina Kumar , resident of Samuthrapatti Village, NathamTaluk, Dindugal District and R.Vijayakumar , R/o No13-A, Kamarajar Street, Vinayakapuram, Near Red Hills, Chennai -99conspired during 1997 to 2002, got sanctioned Foreign Letter of Credit  and Inland Letter of Credit totaling Rs.3 crores, created false documents such as Invoices, Delivery Note and Bills of Exchange and other related documentsin the name of non-existing entities and released the amount from the bankcausing a wrongful loss to the tune of Rs.2.60 croresto the Bank. Accordingly, on completion of investigation, charge sheet against the above mentioned 5 persons U/s,12B r/w 420, 467, 468 and 471 IPC & substantive offences U/s 420, 467, 468 amd 471 IPC was filed before the Ld. Addl. Chief Metropolitan Magistrate, Egmore, Chennai on 07.03.2006 and was taken cognizance as C.C.No. 2037/2006.
On completion of trial, today, on 31.05.2022, Ms. R. Girijarani, M.L., Ld. Addl. Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Court , Egmore, Chennai, pronounced the judgement convicting the case. Details of conviction and sentence against each accused are as under:
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Shri V.M.S.Jafarullah
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5 years Rigorous Imprisonment  and a fine of Rs.25000/-, in default to undergo 6 months RI.
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V.M.S.Hajee Mohammed
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5 years Rigorous Imprisonment  and a fine of Rs.25000/-, in default to undergo 6 months RI.
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S.Thillaiselvan
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3 years Rigorous Imprisonment  and a fine of Rs.25000/-, in default to undergo 6 months RI.
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R.Rathinakumar
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5 years Rigorous Imprisonment  and a fine of Rs.25000/-, in default to undergo 6 months RI.
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5 years Rigorous Imprisonment  and a fine of Rs.25000/-, in default to undergo 6 months RI.
This is stated in a Press Release Issued by Superintendent Of Police,CBI-EOB,Chennai.
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Ministry of Power
Power Minister chairs meeting for discussion on the 'Report on comprehensive Policy Framework for promotion of Energy Storage in the Power Sector’
Shri R. K. Singh, Union Minister of Power and New & Renewable Energy chaired a virtual meeting today with senior officials from Central Government, Central PSUs, RenewableEnergy Developers,PSP Developers and Battery Manufacturers for discussion on the 'Report on comprehensive Policy Framework for promotion of Energy Storage in the Power Sector'.
The Ministeremphasized that our objective should be to ensure that no energy is lost and for that we need to be in a position to store all the energy, which is going to be surplus at any point of time.
Shri Singh stated that some Storage needs to be added with the Generationin order to ensure round the clock Renewable Energy. He further directed to prepare separate Guidelines on treatment of Energy Storage and Resource Adequacy.
To meet the target of 500 GW Renewable Energy by 2030, the Minister directed to work out the requirement of Storage capacity year wise in keeping with the upcoming addition of Solar & Wind projects.
Regarding ancillary services, Shri Singhemphasized on the need to have adequate energy reserve, which can be utilized at a moment's notice to support our power system and Grid operation.
The Ministerdirected all Hydro CPSUs and Private industries to survey and identify Pump Hydro sites in the vicinity of existing HEPs.
The meeting was also attended by the Minister of State for Power Shri Krishan Pal Gurjar, Secretary , Secretary , Additional Secretary  and senior officials from the MoP, MNRE, CEA, POSOCO, SECI, NTPC, DVC, BBMB and Hydro CPSUs.
Ministry of Jal Shakti
Pure Drinking Water Connection under Jal Jeevan Mission
Jal Jeevan Mission is being implemented in partnership with States since August, 2019 to make provision of potable tap water supply to every rural household of the country, by 2024.
At the time of announcement of Jal Jeevan Mission, 3.23 Crore rural households were reported to have tap water connections. So far, 6.70 Crore  households, have been provided with tap water connections in last 35 months. Thus, as on 03.08.2022, out of 19.11 Crore rural households in the country, around 9.93 Crore  households are reported to have tap water supply in their homes and the remaining 9.08 Crore rural households are planned to be covered by 2024.
To instill the ‘sense of ownership’ among rural masses, under Jal Jeevan Mission , there is a provision of community contribution in the form of cash and/ or kind and/ or labour, to the extent of 5% of the cost of in-village infrastructure in case of North Eastern & Himalayan States, forested/ hilly areas, SC/ ST dominated villages and 10% in rest of the areas. Further, willingness of the community and contribution from at least 80% households of the village is a pre-requisite for taking up water supply scheme and Gram Panchayat and/ or its sub-committee, i.e. Village Water & Sanitation Committee/ Paani Samiti/ User Group, etc. may exempt individual contribution from poor, infirm, divyangjan or widow with no source of steady income. The per family contribution varies from village to village and is arrived at on the basis of the capital cost of in-village infrastructure of the scheme.
In addition, after successful commissioning of the scheme, the community would be rewarded to the tune of 10% of the cost of in-village infrastructure, which would serve as revolving fund to meet any unforeseen expenditure due to major break down, etc. thereby assuring continuous water supply.
Further, under the mission, 30% weightage is assigned for difficult terrains which inter alia include areas under Desert Development Programme  and Drought Prone Area Programme  while allocating the fund, to prioritize the coverage in these areas.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Jal Shakti, Shri Prahlad Singh Patel in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Tribal Affairs
India is for promoting universal sense of oneness: Shri Arjun Munda
It is time for world to reorient focus from Women development to Women Led Development, says Union Minister for Tribal Affairs
Stresses on Just and Equitable Development for all sections of society
The Union Minister for Tribal Affairs, Shri Arjun Munda today stated that India’s vision is to promote a universal sense of oneness and work together to shape a new paradigm of human-centric globalisation where no one will remain behind. While addressing the plenary session of the first meeting of G20 working group on Global Partnership for Financial Inclusion at Biswa Bangla Convention Centre, Shri Munda stressed on the necessity of just and equitable development of all. Addressing a gathering of more than 1,800 students from various corners of the State, the Union Minister spoke on India's vision of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’, he said, we strive for a human centric globalisation, where no one is left behind. Shri Munda said, the process of financial inclusion paves the way for currency management, which enhances the saving potential, leading to social security and ensuring quality life. He urged the students to have financial literacy in the proper way, so that they don’t get duped in the long run. He also spoke in favour of a concept of globalisation, where no one will be left behind.
The minister highlighted the sacrifices of our forefathers to liberate India from the shackles of British tyranny and help the country shine. He said, when the country attains 100 years of independence , let there be no differences at all. Hosting the G20 Summit, he said, is an historic opportunity for our country, being the premier forum for international economic cooperation representing around 85% of the global GDP.
Earlier, addressing the G20 working group meeting in presence of delegates from other G20 nations and senior officials from Department of Economic Affairs, Union Ministry of Finance and Reserve Bank of India, Shri Munda stated that India has rich ancient sustainable traditions to nudge consumers and in turn markets to adopt environmentally conscious practices. He said, in the last many years we have destroyed our earth and environment. This had an adverse impact on our climate and ecology. There must be a global vision for ecological safeguard, or else, we will sink together.
Mentioning the visions of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and focusing on the brighter sides of women empowerment, Shri Munda stated that it is time for the world to reorient the focus from women development to women led development.
Union Minister also stressed on the necessity of financial inclusion for people’s economic empowerment and pointed out that it is a bedrock of our development strategy, and delivering financial services to the last mile, the poorest of the poor has been one of the key priorities of the Indian government right from the outset.
Prime Minister's Office
PM condoles the demise of Shri Ajit Jogi
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has condoled the demise of Former Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, Shri Ajit Jogi.
"Shri Ajit Jogi Ji was passionate about public service. This passion made him work hard as a bureaucrat and as a political leader. He strived to bring a positive change in the lives of the poor, especially tribal communities. Saddened by his demise. Condolences to his family. RIP", the Prime Minister said.
Ministry of Defence
Director General VS Pathania takes over as DG Coast Guard
Director General VS Pathania, took over as the 24th Chief of Indian Coast Guard on 31 Dec 21. He is an alumnus of the Defence Services Staff College, Wellington and National Defence College, New Delhi. The Flag Officer is a qualified helicopter pilot and holds a Master’s Degree in Defence & Strategic Studies from the University of Madras. He has also undergone specialization in Search and Rescue and port operations with US Coast Guard.
In his illustrious career spanning over 36 years, he has held several key appointments afloat and ashore, prominent among them are Commander Coast Guard Region  at Gandhi Nagar, Commander Coast Guard Region  at Mumbai, Deputy Director General , Deputy Director General  at Coast Guard Headquarters, New Delhi. The flag officer has also commanded all class of Coast Guard ships namely Inshore Patrol Vessel ‘Ranijindan’, Offshore Patrol Vessel 'Vigraha' and Advanced Offshore Patrol Vessel 'Sarang'.
He has also held various appointments viz Principal Director , Principal Director  at Coast Guard Headquarters, New Delhi, Chief of Staff at Headquarters, Coast Guard Region , Chief Staff Officer  and Chief Staff Officer  at Headquarters Coast Guard Region , Commanding Officer, Coast Guard Air Station at Chennai, Director  and Joint Director  at Coast Guard Headquarters and also as Squadron Commander of 848 Sqn at Chennai.
The Flag Officer was elevated to the rank of Additional Director General in Nov 2019 and took over the reins as Coast Guard Commander  at Visakhapatnam. The period under his apex watch on Eastern Seafront saw surge in major operations that included apprehension of gold and tons of drugs/narcotic substance worth thousands of crores, pollution response operations, joint exercises with Foreign Coast Guard, anti-poaching operations, mass rescue operations and humanitarian assistance during cyclones/natural calamities and strengthened Coastal Security.
He is also the recipient of President’s Tatrakshak Medal for Distinguished Service, Tatrakshak Medal for gallantry and Director General Indian Coast Guard Commendation.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM in Nagpur · Visits Deekshabhoomi · Launches several development projects and schemes
PM in Nagpur
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· Launches several development projects and schemes
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today visited Deekshabhoomi in Nagpur, where he paid floral tributes to Dr. Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar on the occasion of his birth anniversary.
The Prime Minister visited Koradi Thermal Power Station, where he unveiled a plaque to mark the inauguration. He also visited the Operations Control Room of the Power Station.
At the Mankapur Indoor Sports Complex, he unveiled digital plaques to mark the laying of foundation stones for IIIT, IIM and AIIMS at Nagpur.
The Prime Minister released a commemorative postage stamp on Deekshabhoomi of Dr. Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar. He presented awards to winners of the Mega Draw under Lucky Grahak Yojana and Digi-dhan Vyapar Yojana.
The Prime Minister launched BHIM Aadhaar – a cashless payment mode based on biometric identification of thumb print.
Speaking on the occasion, Shri Narendra Modi said he was delighted to be in Nagpur on the occasion of Ambedkar Jayanti. He said he was honoured to have got the opportunity to pray at Deekshabhoomi.
He said that Dr. Ambedkar did not have even a trace of bitterness or revenge in him. He added that this was Babasaheb Ambedkar's speciality.
In the context of the Koradi Power Station, the Prime Minister said that the energy sector is of great importance in the 21st century. He said the Government is devoting significant effort to the renewable energy sector.
Recalling the sacrifices made by people so that India could attain freedom, the Prime Minister asserted that all Indians must have their own house, equipped with electricity, water and other basic facilities.
The Prime Minister said that the BHIM App is positively impacting several lives across the nation. He said that the Digi-dhan movement is also a cleansing mission to fight the menace of corruption.
Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
Khadi Bhawan Delhi Half Yearly Retail Exceeds Rs. 3.44 crore from Previous Year
At a time when the markets world over are plummeting, Khadi India’s Flagship Store at Connaught Place, New Delhi which belongs to Khadi and Village Industries Commission have recorded a higher sale of Rs. 3.44 Crores. The sale from April to October 2018 was Rs. 33.03 Crores however in the current year from April to October 2019 the sale has recorded Rs. 36.47 Crores. It is quite commendable that KHADI INDIA CP Store has not only been able to sustain, but also registered a higher sale of more than 10%, although in Khadi sector April to September is considered as slack period. Expressing satisfaction on the performance of the store VK Saxena, Chairman KVIC said, “it was due to the consistent appeal by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, and various design interventions made by KVIC during the recent years.”
Not only that, on October 2nd 2019, the store registered highest ever sale of Rs. 1.28 Crores in a single day beating previous record of Rs. 1.25 Crore on 13th Oct 2018. Before 2014, the highest single day sale in this store was ranging between Rs. 30 Lakhs to Rs. 44 Lakhs. However, from 2015 onwards, the sale started jumping and on 2nd October 2015, it was recorded 91.42 Lakh and on 22nd October 2016 the sale recorded was Rs. 1.16 Crores, on 17th October 2017, it was Rs. 1.17 Crore and in the year 2018, the store has four times crossed a single day sale figure of over Rs.1 Crore.
Besides the retail sales, the store has also created a sort of a history in the Gift Coupons sale in India. KVIC had introduced Gift Coupons Scheme in August 2016, and in little over three years, sold Gift Coupons worth more than Rs. 89.32 Crores. The Khadi Gift Coupons were passionately purchased by corporates, general public and PSU’s so far. KVIC has sold 2,25,804 number of coupons, of various denominations that is Rs.100. Rs.500, Rs.1000 and Rs.5000, in which the major buyers were ONGC, IOCL, REC, BEE, GAIL etc. The sale of 2,25,804 number of coupons has given an additional footfall of minimum 5 lakh people in Khadi stores.
VK Saxena, Chairman KVIC said, “It is indeed overwhelming to witness the transformation of our national fabric, Khadi becoming a part of the day-to-day lifestyle and culture of India. People are becoming more environment sensitive and are opting to buy environment friendly products. This is one of the primary reasons why, when top brands are striving hard to sustain their existence, Khadi is continuously following the trajectory of growth.”
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
5th North East India Traditional Fashion Week 2021
Empowering the Specially-Abled: Towards an Inclusive India
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities  will organise the virtual 5th North-East India Traditional Fashion Week  2021 on 24th & 25th July 2021.
The Divyangjan Movement for Empowering the Specially-Abled towards an Inclusive part of ‘India@75 National Celebration’ and flagship programme for North-East India.
The National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Visual Disabilities   is organizing the NEIFW 2021 to cater to the divyang populace and stakeholders from the North-East to promote the arts and artisans of North-East India.
The two days online event will be inaugurated by Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment Dr. Virendra Kumar ji in the presence of Ministers of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Shri Ramdas Athawale ji, Sushri Pratima Bhoumik ji, Shri A. Narayanaswamy ji and Secretary-DEPwD Ms. Anjali Bhawra.
The event will be hosted through webcasting and web-conferencing facilities and is expected to have the partaking of over 3000 online viewers & participants including divyang performers, skill-experts, entrepreneurs, artisans and others.
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Ministry of Defence
Indian Coast Guard conducts one-week Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre operations and Search & Rescue course in Mumbai for officers & sailors of six friendly countries
Indian Coast Guard  conducted a one-week Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre  operations & Search and Rescue  course in Mumbai between January 16-21, 2023. The course was conducted under the aegis of Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation Programme  for officers and sailors of Maritime Security Agencies from six friendly countries - Bangladesh, Seychelles, Sri Lanka, Mauritius, Myanmar and Maldives. A total of 22 trainees  participated in the specialised training.
The course is modelled and designed in consonance with the best international practices primarily envisaging the Legal background domain of Maritime Search and Rescue, Planning and Coordination, Global Maritime Distress and Safety System, Lectures on Harmonisation of Aeronautical and Maritime SAR, satellite-aided SAR operations and case studies on maritime SAR incidents amongst others.
The training also included lectures by visiting faculties from Indian National Mission Control Centre, Indian Space Research Organisation, Airports Authority of India, Indian Centre for Ocean Information Services and subject matter experts from the ICG. Training visits and On Job Training at MRCC Mumbai, Director General Shipping Communication Centre and Air Traffic Control, Mumbai Airport were also held. The course was inaugurated by Commander Coast Guard Region  Inspector General MV Badkar.